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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,406.54, 237,922.21 and 95,928.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,406.54, 237,922.21 and 95,928.87 is: 132,382.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,406.54 : 237,922.21 = 95,928.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,406.54/237,922.21 = 95,928.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,406.54x = 237,922.21 × 95,928.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,406.54x = 22,823,609,765.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,823,609,765.32/172,406.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,382.50

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